Non-destructive testing technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Non-destructive testing technician demographics by:
Non-destructive testing technician gender statistics
11.8% of non-destructive testing technicians are women and 88.2% of non-destructive testing technicians are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Non-destructive testing technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Non-destructive testing technician gender pay gap
Women earn 81¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,342
Female income
$40,150
Non-destructive testing technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in non-destructive testing technician positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of non-destructive testing technicians are female.
Non-destructive testing technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.45% | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 90.24% | 9.76% |
| 2012 | 90.83% | 9.17% |
| 2013 | 89.42% | 10.58% |
| 2014 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2015 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2016 | 90.17% | 9.83% |
| 2017 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2018 | 89.01% | 10.99% |
| 2019 | 88.14% | 11.86% |
| 2020 | 89.04% | 10.96% |
| 2021 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
Non-destructive testing technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Destructive Testing Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Non-destructive testing technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among non-destructive testing technicians is White, which makes up 61.2% of all non-destructive testing technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of non-destructive testing technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of non-destructive testing technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Non-destructive testing technician race
| Non-destructive testing technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Non-destructive testing technician race and ethnicity over time
See how non-destructive testing technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Non-destructive testing technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.39% | 9.55% | 7.24% | 14.25% |
| 2011 | 66.85% | 9.67% | 7.92% | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 65.87% | 10.08% | 8.25% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 65.09% | 10.35% | 7.42% | 13.77% |
| 2014 | 66.27% | 9.19% | 7.73% | 13.95% |
| 2015 | 65.86% | 9.48% | 7.08% | 14.53% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 9.89% | 7.58% | 14.89% |
| 2017 | 64.45% | 9.76% | 7.79% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 8.91% | 7.75% | 15.94% |
| 2019 | 64.88% | 8.64% | 7.65% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 62.82% | 7.98% | 7.93% | 16.01% |
| 2021 | 61.16% | 9.33% | 7.51% | 16.44% |
Non-destructive testing technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian non-destructive testing technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american non-destructive testing technicians have the lowest average salary at $47,131.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,795 |
| White | $49,875 |
| Black or African American | $47,131 |
| Asian | $51,867 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,176 |
Average non-destructive testing technician age
See how the average age of non-destructive testing technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Non-destructive testing technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Non-destructive testing technician age breakdown
The average age of non-destructive testing technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the non-destructive testing technician population.
Non-destructive testing technician age breakdown
| Non-Destructive Testing Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Non-destructive testing technician educational attainment
The most common degree for non-destructive testing technicians is bachelor's degree, with 34% of non-destructive testing technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Non-destructive testing technicians by degree level
| Non-destructive testing technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Non-destructive testing technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, non-destructive testing technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,064 annually. With a Associate degree, non-destructive testing technicians earn a median annual income of $52,424 compared to $51,066 for non-destructive testing technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,064 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,157 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,066 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,424 |
Non-destructive testing technician employment statistics
Most non-destructive testing technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where non-destructive testing technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where non-destructive testing technicians work.
Non-destructive testing technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Non-destructive testing technician jobs by company type
Employees with the non-destructive testing technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most non-destructive testing technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Non-destructive testing technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 5% |
Non-destructive testing technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for non-destructive testing technicians are manufacturing, professional and energy.
Non-destructive testing technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Transportation | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Non-destructive testing technician turnover and employment statistics
Non-destructive testing technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for non-destructive testing technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Non-destructive testing technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Non-destructive testing technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average non-destructive testing technician tenure
The average non-destructive testing technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 401 non-destructive testing technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Non-destructive testing technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Non-destructive testing technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of non-destructive testing technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Geological Drafter | 5.61% | 2,129 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Technician | 6.29% | - |
| Electronic Systems Technician | 8.40% | 99,087 |
Similar non-destructive testing technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaicist | 4.94% | 2 |
| Geological Drafter | 5.61% | 2,129 |
| Lead Drafter | 5.82% | 3,266 |
| Electronic Systems Technician | 8.40% | 99,087 |
Foreign languages spoken by non-destructive testing technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Non-destructive testing technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |